Cruel Intentions
Simian Mobile Disco Lyrics
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Ever give you the wrong idea
Call me up we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
Tell me am I making myself clear?
Love can be a meaningless emotion
Pretty words that we're obliged say
Lets not let our hearts get in the way
Finally
The weight is off our shoulders
Play for keeps
Until the night is over
Now you know of my cruel intentions
I can play a hard game I'll admit
So it goes
We both know
You're worthy of my affection
You're not the one who I'll spend my life with
Call me up, we'll hang out
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
Finally
The weight is off our shoulders
Play for keeps
Until the night is over
Call me up, we'll hang out
Call me up, we'll hang out
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
Call me up, we'll hang out
(Finally)
Call me up, we'll hang out
Call me up, we'll hang out
(Finally)
I'm down for whatever
Until the night is over
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
The lyrics of Simian Mobile Disco's song "Cruel Intentions" explore the idea of a casual, physical relationship without any emotional attachment. The singer in the song is upfront with their intentions and makes it clear that they don't want to mislead their partner. The opening lines of the song establish that the singer doesn't want to give their partner the wrong idea and they are willing to hang out without any strings attached. The chorus of the song emphasizes that the singer isn't interested in a serious commitment and encourages their partner to enjoy the moment.
The lyrics suggest that love is often a meaningless emotion, and it is something people feel obligated to express. However, the singer doesn't want it to get in the way of their relationship with their partner. The lines, "Rest assured I won't ask for your complete devotion, Let's not let our hearts get in the way" indicate that the singer is focused on the physical aspect of their relationship and doesn't want any emotional attachment.
Towards the end of the song, the singer admits to having "cruel intentions" and acknowledges that they're playing a "hard game." However, they still admit that their partner is worth their attention and affection, even if they're not the person they plan to spend their life with. The song concludes with the singer urging their partner to call them up and continue to hang out and enjoy their time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby baby I don't want to
I want to make sure there's no misunderstanding
Ever give you the wrong idea
I don't want to lead you on
Call me up we'll hang out
Let's spend time together
I'm down for whatever
I'm open to any activity
Tell me am I making myself clear?
Do you understand where I'm coming from?
Love can be a meaningless emotion
Love doesn't always have significance
Pretty words that we're obliged say
We often say things without really meaning them
Rest assured I wont ask for your complete devotion
I won't demand all of your attention and dedication
Lets not let our hearts get in the way
We shouldn't let our emotions cloud our judgment
Finally
The weight is off our shoulders
Play for keeps
Until the night is over
We can now enjoy the moment without any worries and play this game until the night ends
Now you know of my cruel intentions
I'm revealing my true intentions that might be considered unkind
I can play a hard game I'll admit
I can be difficult to deal with
So it goes
We both know
You're worthy of my affection
Although I might not commit to you, you're still deserving of my admiration
You're not the one who I'll spend my life with
I don't see a long-term future with you
Call me up, we'll hang out
(Finally)
I'm down for whatever
Until the night is over
Let's make the most of this moment and enjoy each other's company until the night ends
Call me up, we'll hang out
I'm down for whatever
I'm still open to spending time with you and doing anything
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Anthony Shaw, James Ellis Ford, Mary Beth Patterson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tjnz
Ten years on still fresh
@void1718
11. Xx
@jeandubois2754
12 ?
@jeandubois2754
But that s not the same version I used to listen on psotify ??!
Heartbreak's Slow Action Remix is better imo
@tjnz
Listening in January 2023
@janeway274
love beth ditto's voice
@julieturnbull7490
What's wrong with everyone who doesn't love this??!!!
@CaraNicole96
I remember watching this on Freshly Squeezed when I'd just woken up and it mentally disturbed me, sucha weird video, but omg a sick song.
@greekgodofsynths
One of my favorite videos of all time.
@jesusrolon9612
THIS SONG IS PURE LOVE!